Burford CapitalBUR -1.20%63 Pretax Margin % is 98.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 71.91. GuruFocus rates BUR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks better than 85.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4 Med: 71.91 Max: 103.4
Current: 103.4
BUR's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.12% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.43
vs BUR: 103.40
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Burford Capital Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Burford Capital Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Burford Capital Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Burford Capital (BUR) has a Pretax Margin % of 98.34% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 71.91. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 103.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #235 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % too high?
Burford Capital's current Pretax Margin % of 98.34% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 71.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 103.40. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.43. Burford Capital's value of 98.34% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #235 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Pretax Margin % compare to MUC and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #235 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Burford Capital in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.43. Burford Capital's value of 98.34% is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Burford Capital's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 103.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.91 vs. the industry median of 89.43, Burford Capital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.43, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burford Capital's current Pretax Margin % of 98.34% is 10% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Pretax Margin % is 98.34%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 71.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burford Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital (BUR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $4.11 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 98.34%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 71.91 and 10% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.43. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Pretax Margin % is 98.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Burford Capital (BUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.11 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUR:
Pretax Margin %: 98.34% (37% above median its 10-year median of 71.91)
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.11 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Asset Management median (#235 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burford Capital Ltd provides capital against the underlying value of litigation and legal assets, known as legal finance, serving the legal industry with financial products and services. Its business is funding clients engaged in ongoing legal disputes to pay legal fees and monetize the expected future value of disputes, focusing on large, complex matters. The company has two reportable segments: Principal Finance, which earns maximum revenue and allocates capital to legal finance assets from its balance sheet and through interests in private funds managed by the company, and Asset Management and Other Services, which manages legal finance assets for third-party investors and provides other services to the legal industry.
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